Legal Services Lawyer
2 weeks ago
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and experienced lawyer to join our team at the Department of Justice. As a Legal Services Lawyer, you will provide legal advice and representation to the provincial government on a wide range of matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise Ministers, Deputy/Associate Deputy Ministers, and other senior government leaders on legal matters;
- Draft and interpret statutes and regulations;
- Draft and interpret contracts;
- Assist with submissions to Cabinet;
- Presentation of information about government and law to the public;
- Serving on project teams with senior and intermediate staff of client departments.
Requirements
- Be a practicing member of the Nova Scotia Barristers Society (or eligible for practicing membership), in good standing;
- Experience advising government departments, Crown corporations, agencies, boards, and commissions and other public sector entities is an asset;
- Experience with civil litigation and commercial transactions is also an asset.
Working Conditions
The successful candidate will have excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills. You will communicate effectively and persuasively, orally and in writing, and have the ability to function with minimal supervision in a team environment.
Additional Information
This is an opportunity to join the government's law firm – the Legal Services Division of the Department of Justice. Legal Services lawyers advise and represent the provincial government on the most pressing legal and public policy issues of the day.
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